Determination of Nurses’ Attitudes and Beliefs on Sexual Care Towards Urology Patients
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this descriptive research is to determine the attitudes and beliefs of urology nurses regarding sexual care.
Material and Methods: The data of this study were collected via internet between May and August 2020. The sample of the study consisted of 118 nurses who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study, able to use internet and working in clinics which urology patients are cared for. The data of the study were collected using data collection form that consists questions regarding the sociodemographic characteristics of the nurses and Sexual Attitudes and Belief Scale. Number and percentage distribution, Kruskal-Wallis, MannWhitney U test, Spearman Correlation Analysis were used in the analysis of the data.
Results: It was determined that the average age of the nurses was 32.61±6.73 (min:22, max:46) years. In this study, the mean score of the Sexual Attitudes and Beliefs Scale was determined as 40.86±8.57 (min:15 max:65). It was found that 79.7% (n:94) of the nurses did not spare time to discuss the sexual problems of their patients. It was found that the marital status of the nurses (U:190,00 p:0.010) and being educated about sexual care (U:1052.00 p:0.007) affected their sexual attitudes and beliefs. It was determined that the mean score of the nurses to feel themselves competent in providing counseling regarding sexual care to their patients was 4.25±2.39 (min:0, max:10) out of ten. It was determined that the mean score of the nurses for feeling comfortable while giving counseling to their patients regarding sexual care was 4.32±2.63 out of ten (min:0 to max:10).
Conclusion: In conclusion, it has been determined that urology nurses have a moderate obstacle in providing consultancy to patients about sexual care, and do not feel comfortable and comfortable. It is recommended to strengthen nursing education curricula on sexual health and care.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Serpil Çetin
0000-0003-0922-7060
Türkiye
Ezgi Seyhan Ak
0000-0002-3679-539X
Türkiye
Yeliz Çulha
0000-0002-5460-5844
Türkiye
Ayfer Özbaş
0000-0001-9178-1778
Türkiye
Publication Date
February 26, 2021
Submission Date
September 9, 2020
Acceptance Date
January 5, 2021
Published in Issue
Year 2021 Volume: 16 Number: 1